| 词条 | No. 78 Squadron IAF |
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|unit_name= No. 78 Squadron |image= |caption= |dates= March 2003- Present[1] |country=India |allegiance= |branch= |type= |role=Aerial refueling |size= |command_structure= |garrison=Agra AFS |garrison_label= |nickname="Battle-cry"[2] |patron |motto=? |colors= |colors_label= |march= |mascot= |equipment= |equipment_label= |battles= |anniversaries= |decorations= |battle_honours= |disbanded= |commander1= |commander1_label= |commander2= |commander2_label= |commander3= |commander3_label= |notable_commanders= |identification_symbol= |identification_symbol_label= |identification_symbol_2= |identification_symbol_2_label= |aircraft_attack= |aircraft_bomber= |aircraft_electronic= |aircraft_fighter= |aircraft_recon= |aircraft_trainer= |aircraft_transport=Il-78 MKI }} No. 78 Squadron is located at Agra AFS under Central Air Command. The IL-78s, which refuel at the rate of 500-600 litres a minute, can ferry up to 118 tonnes of fuel, and can simultaneously fill three air-borne fighter aircraft,and allowing the fighters to carry more pay load and penetrate deep into the enemy territories.[2] HistoryThe No. 78 Squadron were raised in 2003 with Il-78 MKI Aircraft at Agra and moved to the present location. MARS stand for 'Mid Air Refueling Squadron'[3] Lineage
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References1. ^{{cite web|url=http://icast.org.in/news/2003/mar03/mar04ia.html|title=IAF gets air to air refueller|website=icast.org.in|accessdate=30 July 2017}} {{iafsqns}}2. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2004/09/26/stories/2004092600571100.htm|title=The Hindu : National : MARS extends global reach of Indian Air Force|website=Thehindu.com|accessdate=30 July 2017}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.indiastrategic.in/topstories293.htm|title=..:: India Strategic ::.. Indian Air Force: The Bravehearts who Launced IAF’s Strategic Airlift Capability|website=Indiastrategic.in|accessdate=30 July 2017}} 4. ^{{cite web|title=Squadrons and Helicopter Units|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Units/Squadrons/292-Squadrons.html|publisher=Bharat Rakshak|accessdate=23 November 2015}} 1 : Indian Air Force aircraft squadrons |
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